Two-Day Boot Camp on New Criminal Laws Concludes at DNLU Jabalpur

24 Dec 2024, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) marked the successful conclusion of its Two-Day Boot Camp on New Criminal Laws on December 24, 2024. The event focused on the recently enacted Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

Organized by the Centre for Criminal Justice Administration and Research at DNLU in collaboration with the Centre for Legislative Research & Reforms (CLRR), the boot camp was a significant step toward understanding these transformative legal frameworks.

Visionary Leadership and Inaugural Ceremony

The event, held under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of DNLU, commenced on December 23, 2024. The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Shri Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh, Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated the boot camp, commending the organizers for their initiative and emphasizing the importance of these new laws in shaping a modern criminal justice system.

Expert-Led Interactive Sessions

The boot camp featured a series of hybrid-mode sessions led by prominent experts in criminal law, including:

• Dr. Dharmendra Tada – District and Additional Sessions Judge, Bhopal
• Mr. Sameer Kumar Mishra – Civil Judge Senior Division, Jabalpur
• Mr. Utkarsh Kumar Sonkar – Advocate, M.P. High Court
• Mr. Anubhav Jha – Assistant Professor, RGNUL
• Shri S.N. Khare – Retired District Judge
• Dr. Mukulita Vijayawargiya – Founder, CLRR
• Mr. Gautam Gupta – Director, CJAR
• Dr. Sankalp Singh – Assistant Professor, DNLU

The sessions provided over 100 participants with invaluable insights into the practical implications of the new laws and their role in addressing contemporary legal challenges.

Dedicated Organizing Team

The event's success was attributed to the collaborative efforts of the organizing team, led by Dr. Praveen Tripathi, Registrar (In-charge), and Shri S.N. Khare, Retired District Judge. Other contributors included:

• Mr. Gautam Gupta – Director, CJAR
• Dr. Mukulita Vijayawargiya – Founder, CLRR
• Dr. Sankalp Singh – Assistant Professor, DNLU
• Mr. Deepak Gautam – Teaching Associate
• Mr. Shashank Pathak – Assistant Professor
• Mr. Amit Mishra – Teaching Associate
• Mr. Vishal Tripathi – Partner, CLRR
• Ms. Harsha Nijhawan – Partner, CLRR

Additionally, dedicated student members of the Centre for Criminal Justice Administration and Research played a pivotal role in the event's smooth execution.

A Platform for Legal Learning and Collaboration

With over 100 participants from across India, the boot camp offered a platform for attendees to interact with academic experts, legal practitioners, and judicial authorities. The discussions and interactive sessions enabled participants to explore the nuances of the new criminal laws and their application in evolving legal and societal contexts.

A Step Toward Legal Excellence

The conclusion of this boot camp reinforces DNLU's commitment to fostering legal education and reform. By bringing together the academic and professional legal communities, the event showcased DNLU's role in shaping the future of criminal justice in India.